PILGRIMAGE TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN, ANDORRA & FRANCE

Itinerary

Day 1 April 30 Board your overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal, and begin your Catholic pilgrimage through some of Europe’s most treasured Marian shrines and sacred sites.

Day 2 May 1 Upon arrival in Lisbon, meet your local guide for a panoramic tour of Portugal’s capital and visit St. Anthony’s Church built on the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua. Mass. Continue to Fatima. Dinner, candlelight possession, and overnight in Fatima.

Day 3 May 2 Full day in one of the world’s greatest Marian pilgrimage sites. Mass. Then we visit the Chapel of the Apparitions, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Basilica of the Holy Trinity. Pray at the tombs of Saints Francisco, Jacinta Marto and Sister Lucia. Continue to Aljustrel, the village where the three shepherd children lived, and Valinhos, where Our Lady appeared on August 19, 1917. Visit the sites where the Angel of Peace appeared to the children in 1916. Enjoy free time for personal prayer and devotion before participating in the evening Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Fatima.

Day 4 May 3 After breakfast, depart Fatima and journey north through Portugal into Spain. En route we stop in Braga and visit sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, located on the slopes of Mount Espinho, overlooking the city of Braga in the north of Portugal. Mass. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela.

Day 5 May 4 After breakfast, we visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the relics of St. James the Apostle are enshrined. Visit the magnificent Cathedral, Obradoiro Square, and the historic medieval quarter. Mass. Dinner and overnight in Avila.

Day 6 May 5 After breakfast, we visit the beautiful walled city of Ávila, birthplace of St. Teresa of Ávila and one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage destinations. Upon arrival, celebrate Mass and visit the Convent of St. Teresa, built over her birthplace, the Cathedral of Ávila, and view the remarkably preserved medieval walls. Then we travel to Segovia and visit the Monastery of San Juan de la Cruz where St John of the Cross’s main relics lie. Dinner and overnight in Burgos.

Day 7 May 6 This morning we visit the magnificent Burgos Cathedral, one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Celebrate Mass before continuing across the Pyrenees into France. Arrive in Lourdes in time to participate in the moving evening Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

Day 8 May 7 Enjoy a full day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. Celebrate Mass and visit the Grotto of Massabielle where the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858. Visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the Basilica of St. Pius X. Pray the Stations of the Cross, visit the Baths (subject to availability), and see the Cachot where Bernadette’s family lived during the apparitions. Participate once again in the evening Candlelight Procession. Dinner and overnight in Lourdes.

Day 9 May 8 Depart Lourdes and travel to the Principality of Andorra. Visit the Basilica-Shrine of Our Lady of Meritxell, the patroness of Andorra. Continue to Andorra la Vella for a guided tour featuring the historic Church of Sant Esteve and other landmarks. Enjoy free time for shopping before dinner. Overnight in the Andorra area.

Day 10 May 9 After breakfast, travel to the spectacular mountain monastery of Montserrat. Visit the Benedictine Abbey and venerate the revered Black Madonna, Our Lady of Montserrat, Patroness of Catalonia. Celebrate Mass and enjoy time for prayer while admiring the breathtaking mountain scenery. Continue to Barcelona. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

Day 11 May 10 After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Barcelona. Highlights include the Columbus Monument, Las Ramblas, Plaça de Catalunya, and Passeig de Gràcia. Celebrate Mass before visiting Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece, the Basilica of the Sagrada Família. Continue to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, dedicated to Barcelona’s patron saint. Dinner and overnight in Barcelona.

Day 12 May 11 After breakfast, transfer to Barcelona Airport for your return flight home, bringing home treasured memories and spiritual blessings from your pilgrimage through Portugal, Spain, Andorra, and France.

TOUR COST $3,990.00 INCLUDES:
– Hotel accommodation first class or superior tourist class based on double occupancy
– 2 meals daily breakfast and dinner.
– All sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary with English speaking guides
– All tips in restaurants and hotels.
– All taxes and tips

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:
– Air transportation
– Single supplement $950.00
– Meals not specified, insurance, documentation.
– Drinks at dinners

HOW TO BOOK:
A non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of booking. Insurance must be purchased at time of booking.

BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Balance due is payable 105 days prior to departure
For late bookings /within 105 days/ full payment is due immediately.

CANCELLATION:
If cancellation is necessary, please advise QS Travel & Tours immediately in writing. Cancellation charges are as follows:
105 days before departure ………………………………………….$300.00 per person
Between 105 and 46 days before departure …………………… 50% of the total cost
45 days or less ………………………………………… 100% of the total cost

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING:
A $25 administration charge will be applied for changes you make to your booking outside the 90 days to departure period. Please note name changes are not allowed and such will be treated as cancellations.

IF QS TRAVEL & TOURS CHANGES YOUR BOOKING:
QS Travel & Tours will advise you of any change we feel significantly alters the holiday which you have purchased from us. Occasionally, changes might occur close to departure time. In such cases, you will be notified as early as possible. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the local tour operator may have to make last minute changes in hotel or schedule. In case the standard of the accommodation is changed, QS Travel & Tours will offer the choice of a full and immediate refund or comparable alternate travel services acceptable to you.

UNUSED SERVICES:
No refund or adjustment can be made for any portion of holiday not used.

GOOD VALUE AND EXPECTATIONS:
The Ministry of Consumer Relations requires that Ontarians traveling abroad be advised that they may encounter different living standards and practices than those at home.

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS:
In the event of a change in our flight times, with or without notice, we cannot accept responsibility for any special connecting fares which you might purchase and which cannot be changed without penalty.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION:
A valid Canadian passport is required for all visits outside of Canada. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure proper and valid documentation. Failure to provide valid documentation may result in denied boarding of the aircraft and cancellation of your flight arrangements without refund. If you are holding a passport other than Canadian, please contact QS Travel & Tours to determine whether or not a visa is required for entry into the country you will be visiting.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
One piece of luggage of 23kg per person plus a carry-on-bag /weighting not more than 5 kg/

FLIGHT TIMES
All flight times are subject to change with or without prior notice to the passengers or his/her agent. QS Travel & Tours does not accept liability for missed connection or any expenses resulting from an off-schedule, rescheduled or late flight operations.

PRICES
Prices in this brochure are given in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices are correct at the time of going to press. In the event of any change beyond QS Travel & Tours control, including but not limited to increase in the price of fuel, currency fluctuations affecting our costs, or increases in government taxes or levies. QS Travel & Tours reserves the right to surcharge the passenger/s up to 7% of a tour cost.

LIABILITY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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TRAVEL INSURANCE 
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Once purchased insurance premiums are not refundable.

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